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Types of Surveying Chains

There are several types of chains used in surveying: metric chains which are 20-30 meters long, Gunter's chain which is 66 feet (22 yards) long and divided into 100 links, and the engineer's chain which is 100 feet long and divided into 100 links. The revenue chain is commonly used for cadastral surveys and is 33 feet long with 16 links. Tapes used for measuring in surveying can be made of cloth, steel, an invar alloy, or synthetic materials.

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Types of Surveying Chains

There are several types of chains used in surveying: metric chains which are 20-30 meters long, Gunter's chain which is 66 feet (22 yards) long and divided into 100 links, and the engineer's chain which is 100 feet long and divided into 100 links. The revenue chain is commonly used for cadastral surveys and is 33 feet long with 16 links. Tapes used for measuring in surveying can be made of cloth, steel, an invar alloy, or synthetic materials.

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Types of Surveying Chains

Following are the various types of chain in common use:

1. Metric chains
2. Steel band or Band chain
3. Gunter's chain or surveyors chain
4. Engineers chain
5. Revenue chain

1. Metric Chain:

 Metric chains are made in lengths 20m and 30m. Tallies are fixed at every five-meter length
and brass rings are provided at every meter length except where tallies are attached.

2. Gunter’s Chain

 Length = 66’ (22 yards), No of links = 100, Each link = .66’


 Used for measuring distances in miles or furlongs (220 yards), acres (Area).

3. Engineer’s Chain

 Length = 100’, No of links = 100, Each link = 1’


 Used in all Engineering Surveys.

4. Revenue Chain

 Length = 33’, No of links = 16


 Commonly used for measuring fields in cadastral Survey.

Types of Measuring Tapes in Surveying

Tapes are made of different materials:

1. Cloth or linen tape

 Used for subsidiary measurements


 Very light, easy to handle
 May effect by moisture

2. Metric steel tape

 Made of steel
 Outer end is provided with a ring for holding

3. Invar tape
 Used for high precision work
 Made of alloy steel

4. Synthetic tape

 Made of glass fiber with PVC coating


 These are used for short measurements

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